Mobile devices from Alcatel have not previously been particularly popular. After a while, the situation changed little, and the company decided to release a model that would be in demand. Thus Alcatel was introduced One Touch POP 3 5025D with attractive characteristics and an equally interesting price. Of course, this is not the first budget smartphone model from Alcatel, it’s just that this particular model is capable of arousing the interest of a user who expects to purchase a good smartphone within $100. Alcatel POP 3 appeared on store shelves in the fall of 2015, and is sold at a price of 110 USD (price indicated at the time of writing the review).

The appearance of the device is simple and concise, but corresponds to modern trends. The body is made of plastic and assembled well. Some users note that the volume rocker and power button are located very well, they are easy to reach, given the dimensions of the case due to the large display.

Specifications Alcatel One Touch POP 3 5025D

The technical capabilities of the smartphone correspond to the minimum required to solve most problems of modern users. mobile devices.

CPU

The processor is a 4-core MediaTek MT6580 (1.3 GHz). Video chip - Mali-400 MP2. In operation, the smartphone demonstrates good performance, which is enough to run applications quickly. Almost all games that require hardware can run, however, for smooth operation it is necessary to reduce the picture quality. For example, GTA: SA runs stably at medium graphics settings. In the synthetic AnTuTu test, the Alcatel POP 3 5025D scores 20 thousand points.

Memory

Volume random access memory- 1 GB. For this price expect something more this moment It is not necessary, however, such a volume is enough for not particularly demanding users. The volume of the main drive for storing data and installing applications is 8 GB. More than 4 GB is available for use - there is more than enough memory for applications, and there will be room for “heavy” games. Support for memory cards up to 128 GB is declared.

Battery

A 2910 mAh battery allows the smartphone owner to stay connected all day. Despite the fact that the device does not belong to the “long-livers” category, most owners speak positively about its autonomy. It is also noted that Alcatel POP 3 charges faster than other smartphones with a battery of similar capacity.

The charge is enough for one day of normal use, and about 5 hours of continuous video playback. Enabling the energy-saving mode allows you to extend the device's standby time to 3-4 hours.

Camera

You won't be able to take serious pictures using the device. The 8 MP camera allows you to take more or less passable pictures in good daylight. In other cases, everything is sad. Autofocus is slow, even very slow. The video is recorded in FHD (1080p) format, and its quality is also not particularly stellar. The camera cannot be added to the list of shortcomings, since it fully corresponds to the price category of the smartphone.

But the 5 MP front camera allows you to take not the worst portrait photos, and is well suited for video conferencing.

Display

The 5.5-inch display is the main pride of the Alcatel POP 3 5025D smartphone. IPS matrix, bright colors and good viewing angles are successfully complemented by a decent resolution of 1280 x 720. Of course, the display is not protected by damage-resistant glass, does not have anti-glare and other “premium” properties. However, it performs its functions unquestioningly and is well suited for web surfing, watching videos, playing games, etc.

Networking capabilities

A smartphone with 2 SIM cards can operate in 2G/3G networks. Has support for GPS navigation and A-GPS technology. Can be used as a navigator, since it finds satellites quite quickly.

Sound

The main speaker sound is relatively good and the sound is quite loud. As for the earpiece speaker, some users may have a model with a quiet or echoy speaker. However, the percentage of such cases is small; it is necessary to test the device before purchasing.

operating system

Alcatel POP 3 works on Android versions 5.1 Lollipop. Apart from the fact that the OS is quite fresh, there is nothing remarkable in the software part.

Pros and cons of Alcatel One Touch POP 3 5025D

pros

Display. Perhaps the only pride of a smartphone;
The price is reasonable and, in principle, corresponds to the capabilities of the device.

Minuses

The speaker may not be loud enough in some units;
The microphone has low sensitivity. You will have to speak louder than usual so that the interlocutor can hear clearly;
The proximity sensor does not always work correctly, therefore, when placing the phone to the ear, the user runs the risk of involuntarily pressing something.

Our review of the Alcatel POP 3 smartphone

As it turns out, the smartphone is “not without sin.” Judging by the review, it has some shortcomings that may put off a potential buyer, however, these shortcomings are not critical for everyone. The disadvantages of a smartphone concern mainly the part that is associated with telephone conversations, so it is not suitable for frequent and important negotiations. However, Alcatel POP 3 5025D - a good choice for those who need a budget device with a large display and normal performance.

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Very soon the streets will be covered with a white shroud of snow, indicating the approach of the winter holidays - a time when the soul wants fun, and the wallet shudders nervously from the requests and wishes of the owner. New Year's time is a good time to update your smartphone and buy equipment in general. Not only buyers and savvy sellers are preparing for it, but also manufacturers who are trying to get to the market with new products just in time for the holidays.

The smartphone that we will talk about today will appear on our shelves in December. This device is most likely not destined to become a mass model, but it will definitely find its buyer.

Features of ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3

ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 is a mid-price smartphone with an interesting design, support for two SIM cards, balanced characteristics and a very attractive price tag. The phone will be released in two versions, which differ in screen diagonals - 5 and 5.5 inches. Different colors and case materials will also be available, namely: black and white leather, plastic in gold or silver.

A 5.5-inch phablet came to visit us and, based on the test results, I can compare it with. The ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 has a similar feel - a device that gives you every penny of your money's worth and costs less than $150. In Ukraine, for example, the device is expected to cost UAH 3,200 at the start of sales, which is very, very cheap. This is worth considering while reading the review.

Specifications

Design and ergonomics

ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 looks quite catchy in silver color. This color, like the gold one, can be recommended to girls. The corners of the device are rounded. For its size, the smartphone fits well in the hand. Above the screen, in addition to the usual proximity and light sensors, there is an LED notification indicator. Below the display are three touch buttons, made in the style of Android L. The appearance of the central button of ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 is vaguely reminiscent of Meizu smartphones. It remains visible even when the backlight is off. But you will learn about the existence of the “Back” and “Multitasking” buttons only after unlocking the device.

The layout of the ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 controls raises questions. I think it would make sense to swap them. The volume buttons and the power/lock button are easy to feel blindly and have a clear, short stroke, but at the same time you have to constantly reach for the latter with your finger. Here, a more rational design approach from Sony would be when the power button is placed in the middle of the side edge, under the volume buttons.

On a pleasant note, the back cover is made in the shape of a bathtub, so if you wish, you can completely change the appearance and buttons of your companion. Under the cover there is a pair of microSIM slots and a card slot microSD memory. The battery is non-removable and covered with a metal plate.

The build quality of the device is at an average level. The lid fits securely, but in some places it bends a little under pressure.

Screen

ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 boasts a 5.5″ screen with IPS matrix and HD resolution (1280×720 pixels). The pixel density is 267 per inch, which is very good. As befits an IPS matrix, the display pleases with good viewing angles and good behavior in the sun. But still, there is no need to create illusions; the screen is inferior in color rendering quality to the same, for example.

Automatic brightness adjustment in our case is a strange thing, it seems to be there, but it’s as if it’s not. It works only within small limits and for drastic changes you will have to pull the slider manually. However, this moment can be attributed to the characteristics of the test sample.

Cameras

Despite the fact that ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP is equipped with 3 modules of 5 and 2 MP, a modification with an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera will be supplied to Ukraine.

The smartphone camera is very, very good (keep the cost in mind). Yes, it blurs the pictures a little, yes, the panoramic pictures lack detail, but these are forgivable moments given the modest price tag. On the other hand, ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 boasts fairly fast focusing and good macro image quality. It’s better not to show pictures taken in the dark to anyone, but pictures taken indoors with flash turn out very good.

In terms of video, everything is quite familiar. The limit value is shooting FullHD videos at 30 frames per second.

Performance and filling

The contents of the smartphone fully correspond to the price tag and expectations from the device. Mathematical calculations are carried out by the quad-core MediaTek MT6580M. “Cold” Cortex A7 cores operate at a frequency of 1.3 GHz. The Mali-400 video accelerator is responsible for rendering graphics. There is 1 GB of RAM on board, 8 GB of permanent memory, expandable using microSD cards.

If we talk about the speed of applications, everything is at a quite decent level. Naturally, there are slight delays and frame losses, but in general, ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 does not allow itself to “think” much, even when working with several applications at the same time.

The device is good for work, but average for toys. The last aspect is well illustrated by the Antutu benchmark, in which the smartphone scores about 20,000 points. This means that ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 will run most games without problems, but it will either not cope with “heavy” ones or will ask you to lower the display quality settings.

The smartphone remains cool under any load, be it a couple of hours of playing or watching a movie, which is good news.

Software and shell

One of the merits of ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 is the OS version - Android 5.1. The manufacturer got a little tricky with the “naked” operating system, adding both useful elements and doing outright nonsense. Useful features include add-ons for the lock screen, which allow you to customize quick launch buttons for important functions, and a proprietary music player that can play music by folder.

I also liked the additional desktop called ONETOUCH STREAM, which shows the weather, current news feed, etc. important information a la simplified Google Now.

But I was frankly surprised by the huge size of the colorful icons. On the one hand, they add personality to pure Android L, but on the other hand, they look like a kind of hello from the past.

If we talk about the impressions of working with the device as a whole, I am very pleased with the speed that is obtained as a result of the interaction of a modest processor from MTK and Android fifth iteration with its performance optimizations that allow the hardware to be fully revealed. With the release of Lollipop, it seems to me that many budget devices will receive a new life and will gradually cease to be associated among users with “clumsy clunkers.”

Autonomy, sound, call quality

The smartphone has one multimedia speaker, it is located near the camera. The speaker is loud enough not to miss incoming calls or listen to music in the apartment.

There are no complaints about the quality of communication; the interlocutor can always be heard well and clearly.

But the autonomy of ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 was very, very surprising. The smartphone lives quietly for about two days of active use, giving an average of six hours of screen time.

conclusions

ALCATEL ONETOUCH POP 3 is a very good device. Being in the price segment up to $150, it earns every penny invested in it. In contrast to minor assembly flaws, peculiarities of the camera and not the most advanced hardware, the device can contrast with an attractive appearance with the possibility of customization, support for two SIM cards, decent autonomy and Android latest(mass) version.

If we talk about competitors, old friends from the camps of Lenovo, Meizu (M2), Xiaomi (Redmi Note) and thoroughbred Chinese immediately pop up. If you pay a little extra, you can look away Sony Xperia E4, LG G3 Stylus. True, the latter look a little sluggish, at least due to the even more modest screen resolution.

Liked:

nice appearance and build quality
screen matrix
support for two SIM cards and 3G networks
almost clean firmware
decent autonomy
reasonable cost

Did not like:

the lid is a little squeaky
camera image detail
nuances of the branded shell

Prices in online stores

It is possible to display similar models if this one is not in the catalog for your region.

Battery capacity: 1800 mAh Talk time: 11 h Standby time: 510 h

Additional Information

Features: multi OS - Android L / Firefox 2.0 / Windows 8.1 Equipment: smartphone, battery, Charger, headphones, instructions

General characteristics

Type: smartphone Weight: 135 g Control: touch buttons Operating system: Android 5.0 Case type: classic Number of SIM cards: 2 Multiple SIM card operation mode: alternating Dimensions (WxHxT): 71.4x140.7x9.95 mm Platform: Android

Screen

Screen type: TFT color, 16.78 million colors, touch type touch screen: multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal: 5 inch. Image size: 854x480 Pixels per inch (PPI): 196 Automatic screen rotation: yes

Calls

Type of melodies: polyphonic, MP3 melodies Vibrate alert: yes

Multimedia capabilities

Camera: 5 million pixels, LED flash Video recording: yes Max. video resolution: 1280x720 Video playback: H.264, H.263, MPEG-4, XVID, VP8, VC-1 Audio: MP3, FM radio Voice recorder: yes Max. Video frame rate: 30 fps Geo Tagging: yes

Connection

Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB Internet access: WAP, GPRS, EDGE Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G Modem: yes Protocol support: POP/SMTP, HTML

Memory and processor

Processor: 1300 MHz Number of processor cores: 4 Built-in memory volume: 4 GB RAM capacity: 1 GB Memory card support: microSD (TransFlash), up to 32 GB Amount of memory available to the user: 2 GB Memory card slot: yes, up to 32 GB

Messages

Additional functions SMS: text input with MMS dictionary: yes

Other functions

Controls: voice dialing, voice control Airplane mode: yes

Notebook and organizer

Organizer: alarm clock, calculator, task scheduler Book search: yes Exchange between SIM card and internal memory: There is

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	77.8 mm (millimeters) 7.78 cm (centimeters) 0.26 ft (feet) 3.06 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	151 mm (millimeters) 15.1 cm (centimeters) 0.5 ft (feet) 5.94 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	8.95 mm (millimeters) 0.9 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.35 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	170 g (grams) 0.37 lbs 6 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	105.14 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 6.39 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	Black Golden Grey
Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body.	Plastic

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	MediaTek MT6580M
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	ARM Cortex-A7
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	512 kB (kilobytes) 0.5 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	4
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1300 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	2
GPU clock speed Speed of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	416 MHz (megahertz)
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Single channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	533 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	5.5 in (inches) 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.7 in (inches) 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	4.79 in (inches) 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	267 ppi (pixels per inch) 104 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	71.21% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch
	Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.

Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use led flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions.	4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Scene Selection Mode
	5025E; 5025G - 13 MP 5025D; 5025N; 5025X - 8 MP

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	2910 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	9 h (hours) 540 min (minutes) 0.4 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	240 h (hours) 14400 min (minutes) 10 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	250 h (hours) 15000 min (minutes) 10.4 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

Head SAR level (EU)

The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998.

0.588 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

Body SAR level (EU)

The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards.

0.824 W/kg (Watt per kilogram)

Among the endless variety of models under Alcatel brand a couple more appeared - Alcatel POP 3 5" and Alcatel POP 3 5.5". They have their own mini-site, and Alcatel POP 3 5.5" is even presented in the online store of the MTS operator.

But as is usually the case with Alcatel, when you try to find out a little more than the model name, confusion arises.

So, at the moment there are two models in the POP 3 series: Alcatel POP 3 5" with a 5-inch diagonal screen and Alcatel POP 3 5.5" with a 5.5-inch screen. The official website describes them together, and it seems that the screen diagonal is the only difference. There are, however, alternative sources of information, according to which everything is much more cunning.

The models, one and the other, have variations built on different processors, which significantly affects their functionality. In addition, there are different color options, and the finish varies depending on the color: black and white - “leather-like”, gold, silver, pink and dark gray - “metal-like”.

Each of the models, Alcatel POP 3 5", and Alcatel POP 3 5.5" have an option on the Snapdragon 210 chipset and on the MediaTek MT6580. In the case of Alcatel POP 3 5" they are called 5015X and 5015D, respectively; in Alcatel POP 3 5.5" they are called 5025X and 5025D.

Modifications built on the Snapdragon 210 (4-core, 1.1 GHz) support LTE, NFC and have one SIM card slot. Those on the MediaTek MT6580 (4-core, 1.3 GHz) do not support LTE and NFC, but there are two slots for SIM cards. The capacity of RAM in all cases is 1 GB, permanent memory is 8 GB, expandable.

The larger model, Alcatel POP 3 5.5", noticeably surpasses the younger one in terms of screen characteristics - 5.5" with HD resolution, has best cameras- 8-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front, enough capacious battery- 2910 mAh.

With the Alcatel POP 3 5" everything is much more modest: for a 5-inch diagonal the resolution of 480x854 cannot be called decent, the cameras are only 5 MP and 2 MP, and the battery is 1800 mAh. Not serious.

The 3G version of the Alcatel POP 3 5.5" is currently on sale on the Russian market, the one on the MediaTek MT6580. MTS offers the device for 7,990 rubles in gold and silver colors.